BSc Psychology with Sociology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sociology, a joint honours degree encompassing the fields of psychology and sociology. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Social & Cultural Analysis. Students complete an independent research project during the final year of study. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through modules such as Psychology Launchpad, The Social Toolkit, Behaviour and the Brain, and Broken Britain: Social Problems and Inequalities. The second year builds upon this knowledge with compulsory study in Neuropsychology, Diversity in the Social World, From Cradle to Grave, and Theories of Society and Culture. The final year concludes with advanced studies and research activities including CHIP, Psychology Project, Psychology Professional Practice, and AI, Online Networks and Future Worlds.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D*, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent , which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. GCSE English and Maths, grade C/4. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
What students say
Based on about 49 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 15%
- London: 10%
- South East: 60%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Psychology Launchpad
- The Social Toolkit
- Behaviour and the Brain
- Broken Britain: Social Problems and Inequalities
- Neuropsychology
- Diversity in the Social World
- From Cradle to Grave
- Theories of Society and Culture
- CHIP
- Psychology Project
- Psychology Professional Practice
- AI, Online Networks and Future Worlds
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Sociology at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £32,000. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Sociology at Solent University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Sociology at Solent University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology with Sociology at Solent University?
The average entrant had 87 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Sociology at Solent University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Sociology at Solent University?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.